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Dante Fabbro  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Dante Fabbro Back For Blue Jackets Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (concussion) will re-enter the lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Prior to the international break, he missed three games due to a concussion. Following a disappointing spell with the Nashville Predators, Fabbro has found a new lease of life in Columbus. He has recorded 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 37 games since joining the team. Fabbro doesn't shy away from dirty work either, having tallied 96 blocks and 44 hits. On Saturday, Fabbro will rejoin the action as Jack Johnson's partner on the third defensive pairing.
9 hours ago   
Boone Jenner  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Boone Jenner Ready For Season Debut Against Blackhawks

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The veteran has yet to suit up for the Blue Jackets in 2024-25 due to shoulder surgery. Jenner will link up with Cole Sillinger and Kent Johnson on the second line. He will also work with the second power-play unit. While Jenner is not known as a prolific scorer, he has three consecutive 20-goal seasons under his belt and wrapped up last season with 35 points (22 goals, 13 assists) in 58 appearances. Additionally, the 31-year-old adds physicality to the lineup. Jenner has averaged 2.26 hits per game for his career. The Columbus attack will also have Kirill Marchenko (jaw) back on Saturday following his three-game absence.
10 hours ago   
Kirill Marchenko  • RW  •  Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko Could Return On Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Kirill Marchenko (jaw) will be evaluated prior to Saturday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since the start of February after undergoing jaw surgery and was ruled out indefinitely. However, it appears Marchenko could be nearing a return and may be available right after the international break. Before his injury, Marchenko was enjoying a breakout campaign. In his last seven games, he tallied six points (three goals, three helpers) with 11 shots on goal. Through 53 total games, Marchenko has found the back of the net 21 times and tallied 34 helpers. He has averaged 2.71 shots on goal per game and added 39 hits and 26 blocks. If he can play, he will likely return to his spot on the top unit.
2 days ago   
Dante Fabbro  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Dante Fabbro Expected To Return After 4 Nations Face-Off

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup following the 4 Nations Face-Off, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Fabbro missed Columbus' last three games with a concussion before the NHL went on a hiatus. The 26-year-old struggled to make an impact in Nashville, but he has been effective for the Blue Jackets since the Predators waived him in November. In 43 games, Fabbro has tallied 13 points (four goals, nine assists), 46 shots, 96 blocks, and 44 hits. Columbus returns from the break on Feb. 22 against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Feb 12   
Boone Jenner  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Boone Jenner Expected To Return After International Break

According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (shoulder) is expected to return to action following the international break. The 31-year-old has been unable to play this season due to a shoulder injury he sustained during training camp. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their first game against the Chicago Blackhawks on February 22. If Jenner were to be cleared for action, he would likely find a role in the top-six, especially with Sean Monahan (wrist) and Kirill Marchenko (jaw) still sidelined. Across 58 contests last season, Jenner found the back of the net 22 times and added 13 helpers. He will be a viable option in standard formats if he earns top minutes in the offense.
Feb 12   
Zach Werenski  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Could Return On Thursday To Face Utah

According to Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Zach Werenski (undisclosed) could return to the starting lineup on Thursday evening to face the Utah Hockey Club. Svoboda noted that the Norris Trophy candidate was a full participant during Thursday's morning skate, which is a positive sign. Werenski sat out during their previous game on Tuesday evening against the Buffalo Sabres. Before the injury, Werenski tallied 17 points (six goals, 11 helpers) over his last 15 contests. Overall, the 27-year-old has enjoyed a career season as he has found the back of the net 17 times and added 40 helpers with 92 blocked shots. His 57 points have already tied a previous career-best. If Werenski were to miss his second straight contest, fantasy managers should expect Ivan Provorov to operate as the power-play QB1.
Feb 6   
Zach Werenski  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Will Not Play On Tuesday

According to Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Zach Werenski (undisclosed) will not play against the Buffalo Sabers on Tuesday evening. Werenski sustained this injury during their loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday evening. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening when they host the Utah Hockey Club. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a career season as he has tallied 57 points, which already ties a career-high. He has found the back of the net 17 times and added 40 helpers. He has logged 200 shots on goal, 13 hits, and 92 blocked shots. While sidelined on Tuesday, fantasy managers should expect Ivan Provorov to replace Werenski on the top pairing and power-play unit.
Feb 4   
Dante Fabbro  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Dante Fabbro Expected To Miss Time

According to Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Dante Fabbro (upper body) exited early during Sunday's loss to the Dallas Stars and is expected to miss time. Head coach Dean Evason noted that the defenseman "is not going to be available to us." The Blue Jackets have three remaining games before the international break, and given this update, the 26-year-old will have an uphill battle to return to action in the coming days. Before exiting, Fabbro logged eight minutes of ice time and tallied two hits, two blocks, and two penalty minutes. Before Sunday, Fabbro tallied three points (one goal, two helpers) over his past five games. Overall, Fabbro has tallied 13 points, 45 hits, and 103 blocks over 43 games. While sidelined, Jack Johnson will likely have a role in the starting lineup.
Feb 3   
Kirill Marchenko  • RW  •  Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko Suffers Broken Jaw, Expected To Miss At Least Six Weeks

According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Kirill Marchenko (jaw) sustained a broken jaw during their loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday evening. Marchenko was hit by a puck in the second frame and was taken to a Dallas hospital. Before exiting, he tallied one assist and two shots on goal. Fantasy managers should expect the breakout winger to be sidelined for the next 6-to-8 weeks. Over his previous 14 games, Marchenko has found the back of the net five times and added eight helpers. Overall, the 24-year-old has scored 21 goals and tallied 34 helpers (55 points) across 53 games, which is already a career-high total. While sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Kent Johnson to move up to the top line to the top line to play alongside Dimitri Voronkov and Adam Fantilli.
Feb 3   
Cole Sillinger  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Cole Sillinger Rejoins Blue Jackets Lineup

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (upper body) will return from a three-game absence on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. He is set to fill a top-six role in the contest after skating with James van Riemsdyk and Kent Johnson in Wednesday's practice. Both wingers have been hot lately, putting Sillinger in a good position to make an immediate impact on Thursday. The 21-year-old has registered 23 points (seven goals, 16 assists) in 45 games this season. However, Sillinger has increased his points tally just three times over his past 14 outings.
Jan 30   
Sean Monahan  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan Not Expected To Return Until March

According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) is expected to be sidelined until mid-March after facing a setback. Monahan suffered this injury during their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in January. He was placed on the injured reserve shortly after but now is in danger of missing more time as he was originally expected to return in February. Before the injury, Monahan tallied 41 points (14 goals, 27 helpers) across 41 contests with a +17 rating. While he continues to be sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Adam Fantilli to remain in the top center role. In his absence, the former first-round selection has begun to break out at the NHL level, as he has tallied 13 points over his previous 12.
Jan 26   
Denton Mateychuk  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Denton Mateychuk Cleared To Play Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (illness) is ready to rejoin the action on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings. The talented blue-liner has been unavailable for three games due to an illness. Mateychuk will link up with Ivan Provorov on the second defensive pairing, and the two are also expected to skate with the second power-play unit. While he has been nearly a point-per-game player in the AHL, Mateychuk has yet to find his offensive game in the big league. The 20-year-old has notched one goal and two assists in his first 12 NHL games. However, he has been averaging almost two blocks per game.
Jan 25   
Adam Fantilli  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Adam Fantilli Scores Hat Trick On Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli scored a hat trick during their victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday evening. Fantilli opened the scoring with a power-play in the first period. Later in the second, Fantilli would find the back of the net again, this time during 5-on-5 play. Later in the third, Fantilli would score the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. Since the start of January, the 20-year-old has scored 11 points (seven goals, four helpers) across 10 contests. During this span, he has averaged 2.7 shots on goal per game and has held a +8 rating. The former third-overall pick has begun to find his footing at the NHL level. He remains a must-start player in all standard formats as he continues this stretch. He will look to stay hot on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Jan 23   
Cole Sillinger  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Cole Sillinger Back In Blue Jackets Lineup Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (illness) will hop back into the lineup for Saturday's clash against St. Louis. Sillinger sat out Saturday's meeting with Seattle due to an illness. His absence allowed his older brother, Owen, to make his NHL debut. Columbus reassigned Owen Sillinger to the minors on Friday, so the two brothers must wait for a chance to play together in the big league. Sillinger will return to second-line duty, taking up a position alongside Kent Johnson and James van Riemsdyk. The 21-year-old has recorded 22 points (six goals, 16 assists) across 40 games in 2024-25, but Sillinger has been cold lately, adding to his tally just twice in his past nine appearances.
Jan 11   
Zach Werenski  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Tallies Two Points In Victory

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski tallied a goal and an assist during their victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday evening. Werenski found the back of the net in the second period on a wrist shot. Later in the frame, he would tally the primary assist on Kent Johnson's 11th goal of the season. This performance extended his point streak to four games. Werenski has only been held off the scoresheet twice over his past ten contests. During this span, he has tallied 17 points (three goals, 14 helpers), averaged five shots on goal per game, and averaged just over two blocks per game. Fantasy managers should continue to view the 27-year-old as a must-start defenseman in all formats and a great play in DFS, given his ability to contribute offensively and block shots.
Jan 10   
Sean Monahan  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan Placed On Injured Reserve

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. He injured his wrist in Tuesday's clash against Pittsburgh and will now be ineligible for at least three games, starting with Thursday's matchup against Seattle. Monahan has reignited his NHL career in Columbus, averaging a point per game through 41 outings, with 14 goals and 27 assists posted. Adam Fantilli, who finished Tuesday's contest with a goal and an assist, might get an extended look in the top six with Monahan out. Cole Sillinger (illness) may also miss Thursday's game, meaning the Blue Jackets' top six could have a very different look against the Kraken.
Jan 9   
Sean Monahan  • C  •  Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan Exits Tuesday's Game Early

According to the team, Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (upper body) exited Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins early with an injury. The 30-year-old was unable to play during most of the third period. Before leaving, he tallied an assist and two shots on goal. This point extended his scoring streak to four games. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Tuesday evening against the Seattle Kraken. Overall, Monahan has enjoyed a productive season, tallying 41 points (14 goals, 27 helpers) across 41 games, with nine of them coming on the power-play. Cole Sillinger or Adam Fantilli are candidates to take the top center role if he were to miss any time.
Jan 8   
Dmitri Voronkov  • LW  •  Blue Jackets

Dmitri Voronkov Scores Twice, Tallies Assist On Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov scored two goals and added an assist during Friday's victory over the Boston Bruins. Voronkov tallied his helper on Adam Fantilli's goal in the second frame. Later in the period Voronkov would strike twice, both times on the power-play. His first PPG came on a backhand shot while the other on a wrist shot to beat netminder Joonas Korpisalo. Voronkov also tallied five shots on goal and finished with a +2 rating in this game. The 24-year-old has now scored two goals in each of his past two contests and is riding six-game point streak. Prior to this hot stretch, he tallied just two points (two goals) over the first eight games of the month. Voronkov will look to stay hot facing Boston once again on Saturday evening.
Dec 28   
Elvis Merzlikins  • G  •  Blue Jackets

Elvis Merzlikins Starts On Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (undisclosed) has been named the starter for Friday's matchup against Boston. The Latvian netminder sat out Columbus' final game ahead of the holiday break, as he has reportedly been banged up. However, Merzlikins appears to have shaken off whatever bothered him and is ready for action on Friday. It's been another wild ride for Merzlikins in 2024-25, with him going 10-9-3. He put together a four-game winning streak last month but has celebrated just three victories in eight December starts. The 30-year-old has allowed 3.13 goals for the campaign with a .889 save percentage and one shutout. Friday's matchup puts Merzlikins in a challenging spot, as the Bruins have heated up with an 8-2-1 run.
Dec 27   
Zach Werenski  • D  •  Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Questionable For Monday's Action

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (leg) might skip Monday's meeting with Montreal. He hurt his left leg against Philadelphia at the weekend and could be out of action for the first time this season. Werenski is one of four defensemen in the league with 30-plus points for the season, having tallied 11 goals and 21 assists in 34 appearances. Additionally, Werenski ranks second on the team with 56 blocks, so his absence would be a massive blow for Columbus. The rest of the blue line would need to put in extra shifts if he's out, with Ivan Provorov likely replacing Werenski on the first power-play unit.
Dec 23   
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